BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — It was an evening of smiles and fundraising for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
On May 10, the non-profit hosted its Visionaries and Student Visionaries of the Year gala at the Kern County Fairgrounds. 600 people were on hand to congratulate the 13 adults and 29 high school students who spent ten and seven weeks, respectively, fundraising for LLS.
The mission of LLS is to cure blood cancers and assist patients and their families as they battle this terrible disease. 17’s Tami Mlcoch served as mistress of ceremonies.
The Visionary of the Year is Pawan Gill who works at Kern Health Systems.
The Student Visionaries of the Year are Team “Cancer Kicking Crew” – Kate Wegis, Presley Houchin and Campbell Houchin of Garces Memorial High School.
Collectively, all of the candidates raised a staggering $530,000.
